Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur, who won the silver medal in the women’s 69kg category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, dedicated her achievement to her family and coaches for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
Speaking after her medal-winning performance, Harjinder expressed gratitude to those who helped shape her career and vowed to return stronger with the goal of winning gold at the next Commonwealth Games.
Harjinder said her family played the biggest role in helping her reach the international stage.
“First of all, I would like to dedicate the medal to my family, as they played a huge role in helping me reach this point.”
The Indian weightlifter also thanked her coaches, Paramjit Sharma and Jaspal Singh, for believing in her abilities from the beginning.
According to Harjinder, they consistently motivated and appreciated her, helping her develop into an international-level athlete.
“The people who got me started in the sport, my coaches Paramjit Sharma and Jaspal Singh… They always appreciated and motivated me. I want to express my deepest gratitude to them.”
Harjinder highlighted her steady progress at the Commonwealth Games.
- 🥉 2022 Commonwealth Games: Bronze medal
- 🥈 2026 Commonwealth Games: Silver medal
She described the silver medal as another important milestone in her career while setting her sights on an even bigger achievement.
Looking ahead, Harjinder said her ultimate goal is to win the gold medal at the n”Next time, I’ll aim for the gold, especially since the Games will be held in India. Winning gold would feel amazing.”ext Commonwealth Games, which are expected to be hosted in India.
Her statement reflects her determination to continue improving and perform in front of home fans.
Harjinder Kaur’s consistent performances at successive Commonwealth Games underline India’s growing strength in weightlifting. Her journey from a bronze medal in 2022 to a silver medal in 2026 demonstrates steady progress and reinforces her position as one of the country’s leading weightlifters.
- Harjinder Kaur won silver in the women’s 69kg category at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- She dedicated her medal to her family for their constant support.
- She thanked coaches Paramjit Sharma and Jaspal Singh for motivating her throughout her career.
- Harjinder improved from bronze in 2022 to silver in 2026.
- She has now set her sights on winning gold at the next Commonwealth Games in India.
